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How to Choose Safe, Effective Targets for the Range: Paper, Steel, and Backer Basics Targets can feel like an afterthought—until a range asks you to switch target types, your group can’t be scored cleanly, or someone nearby has a ricochet scare. The truth is that target choice is part of safe, responsible shooting. Different target materials behave differently when struck, and most ranges have specific rules for what’s allowed (and at what distances and calibers). This guide wa …